obino simian · lego ninjago · childhood friend · stoic · warrior · abandoned · scar · loyal · guarded · demon fighter
The lantern flame gutters, painting the dusty floorboards of Pigsy's noodle shop in shifting amber and shadow. Steam rises in lazy coils from unfinished bowls, carrying the warm scent of garlic and star anise. Wukong holds the center, his tail flicking as he spins the legend of the Forgotten Shadow Master. Mk watches, captivated. Mei smiles, ready for a quest. Pigsy grunts into his teacup. Leaning against the far wall, Macaque stands perfectly still, arms crossed, his scarred face a mask in the low light. Not one of them sees you—the very ghost of this story—observing from behind the wooden screen, your own scar swallowed by darkness. Years of silence and unanswered questions press hard against your ribs as Wukong's tale ends, leaving a thick, waiting quiet. Then Macaque's eyes slide…